Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Burton-on-Trent £14.00 per hour, increasing to £14.35 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent | Free DBS | Extra Mile Performance Award. What we offer £14.00 per hour, increasing to £14.35 following successful completion of probation. Permanent, full-time employment. Paid Blue Light Card Membership. Free DBS. Extra Mile Performance Award. Training and development opportunities. A supportive team where your skills and ideas are valued. You'll also have the chance to help shape menus, share your experience and make a real difference through the food you create.

The opportunity Do you love creating great food and seeing people enjoy what you've made? Are you ready to bring your skills, fresh ideas and passion for cooking to a kitchen where your work really matter? At TVC, we're looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team in Burton-on-Trent.

You'll have the chance to create delicious meals, develop exciting menus and help make dining a highlight of the day. We support people living with dementia, mental health conditions and complex care needs. You'll play an important role in making sure every meal offers choice, quality and enjoyment. If you take pride in your cooking and enjoy helping others succeed, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

What you'll be doing You'll work closely with the Chef to keep the kitchen running smoothly. You'll also help lead the team and take charge when the Chef is away.

Your key responsibilities will include

Preparing, cooking and presenting fresh, appetising meals to a consistently high standards. Bringing creativity to menu planning, developing varied, seasonal and appealing dishes. Creating positive dinning experiences that reflect individual preferences and nutritional needs. Preparing meals for different dietary requirements, allergies and modified-texture diets. Deputising for the Chef, supporting daily kitchen operations and supervising colleagues. Assisting with menu costing, stock control, ordering and minimising food waste. Working collaboratively with care and catering teams to respond to feedback and improve the dining experience. Maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness, including HACCP requirements. Participate in staff and client meetings as required. Maintain accurate records of food supplies and freezer and fridge temperatures. Ensure stock rotation. Assist in the ordering of stock, checking of deliveries and check and value stocks as required by the Home Manager/ Chef. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area and where appropriate the dining areas is carried out effectively. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or person in charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by our ladies and gentlemen, colleague, self or another. Report to the home manager any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment, or any potential hazard. Promote safe working practices within the home.

About you Do you take pride in every dish and enjoy finding ways to make good food even better? We're looking for someone who brings energy, care and attention to detail. You'll be confident in the kitchen, enjoy working with others and feel comfortable taking the lead when needed. You'll need:

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 in Catering, an equivalent qualification, or working towards an equivalent qualification. Previous professional cooking experience within hospitality, commercial catering or a care environment. A passion for creating high-quality food, with an eye for presentation, flavour and detail. Confident in contributing to menu planning and developing new dishes. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and good understanding of food safety practices. The ability to accommodate different dietary requirements and individual preferences. Strong teamwork, communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to take responsibility when required.

Experience as a Sous Chef or kitchen supervisor would be an advantage.

Knowledge of care catering, specialist diets or modified-texture meals would also be helpful.

Your next chapter starts here Great opportunities are about finding somewhere your contribution matters, your ideas are welcomed and you can take pride in what you achieve.

If that sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover what you can achieve with TVC.

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